Sphyrna Tiburo (Noun)
Meaning
Small harmless hammerhead having a spade-shaped head; abundant in bays and estuaries.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bonnethead shark, also known as the sphyrna tiburo, is a common sight in shallow waters along the coast.
- Researchers studied the behavior of sphyrna tiburo in a controlled aquarium environment to learn more about their social interactions.
- Sphyrna tiburo are often caught accidentally in fishing nets intended for other species because of their small size.
- Despite their fearsome reputation, sphyrna tiburo are actually quite harmless to humans and play a vital role in the marine ecosystem.
- Fishermen regularly catch sphyrna tiburo in the bay, but they usually release them back into the water unharmed.